Shutter Precision Dynamo Review
What are dynamos and why do you need one? Dynamos are ingenious cycling components, generally taking the form of a wheel hub, that allow you to harness some of the […]
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My Touring Bike: Genesis Tour de Fer
I have now written two semi-comprehensive posts about choosing and equipping your perfect bicycle for cycle touring. I thought it would be helpful to follow these up with a post […]
PHOTO OF THE DAY: And we’re off…
So the day has finally arrived. It has come around quickly. We are off. In the air. Next stop, Alaska. This photo is from my iPhone during a training […]
What to do on a cycle tour?
I fly out to Alaska on Wednesday so am having a busy last few days sorting everything out for the next two months I’ll be on the road. Two months […]
PHOTO OF THE DAY: The finish line.
It is almost 3 years since this point. Tom and I had just cycled over 3000 kilometres around Europe and were about to hop on to the ferry home. It […]
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Exploring the streets of Frigiliana
Exploring up and down the cobbled hill-town of Frigiliana, Spain.
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Celebrating Our Rowing Win
So there haven’t been a huge amount of posts recently and this is the main reason, I have been doing a lot of rowing. A couple of weeks ago I […]
How To Choose A Bike For Cycle-Touring
There are many different types of bike available, many of which you can use for cycle-touring. Therefore the quest of searching for a perfect bike for your first tour or […]
PHOTO OF THE DAY: The Impressive Towers of the Grand Palace
Being dwarfed by the impressive towers of the Grand Palace, Bangkok.
PHOTO OF THE DAY: The sun setting in Yorkshire
An impressive sunset during a short cycle tour to Durham from Manchester.
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Sunrise in Oxford
The rowers are always up early, come rain or shine. This time it was definitely shining.
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Sunset over the Isis
The sun setting over the Isis after a lovely sunny rowing session.
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Wat Arun from the river
An action shot of Wat Arun from the river, Bangkok.
Being Self-Sufficient on Cycle Tour
Cycling is such a good mode of travel, it is slow enough that you can take in your surroundings but fast enough that you can cover significant distances if you […]
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Chatuchak Market
One of the largest, and probably one of the most colourful markets in the world. A maze of roads, people, and colours.
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Riding the bus
It’s always fun taking different forms of transport while you’re travelling.
Plans for Summer 2015
So it has actually been a while since I have written a post detailing what is going on in my life and what my current plans are moving forward. This […]
PHOTO OF THE DAY: So much sky
So much sky.
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Golden Buddhas
So many golden Buddhas around the temple.
Thailand Islands…A Photo Journey
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Temple Bells
Every temple is intricate and interesting in its own way.
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Bangkok from Above
Such a great peaceful view of Bangkok at the top of the Golden Mount, although there is quite a few steps up to the top!
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Chiang Mai Night Market
It is so much fun to wander about the streets of Chiang Mai at night. Many bargains can be had at the markets too!
Smartphone Emergency Charger Review
As I mentioned in a previous post I received one of these for Christmas. Mine was probably pretty cheap as it was given away at a conference. However it performs […]
PHOTO OF THE DAY
He just wanted to say ‘hi’.
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It wasn’t raining but they were just shy.
Boris Bikes in London
Okay so ‘Boris bikes’ have been around for a good few years in London now. They’ve even made their way to far flung reaches of the world, climbed mont Ventoux […]
PHOTO OF THE DAY
While trekking through the jungle we had to cross many fast flowing rivers, fortunately we made it across this one without getting too wet!
PHOTO OF THE DAY
Trekking through the jungle in Northern Thailand, looking out over to the mountains where our guide was born in Burma.
Bangkok…A Photo Journey
PHOTO OF THE DAY
The sun was getting low as we finished our epic journey from Chiang Mai to Koh Samui, one long day of travelling on almost every form of transport.
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Mae Haad, Koh Pha Ngan. Definitely one of the best beaches I have visited. The snorkelling is amazing with reef sharks, turtles, and whole shoals of exotic fish! Although I […]
PHOTO OF THE YEAR
One of my favourite photos of this year, taken at Sunset on Sunset Beach, Koh Pha Ngan, Thailand. Happy New Year!
Christmas Wish List 2014
It’s that time of year again. The days are getting increasingly short. The trees have long since waved good-bye to their leaves. The temperature has plummeted. Despite all these negative […]
PHOTO OF THE DAY
Strong rocks, worn away by the ever-powerful wind.
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Nighttime flower market, Bangkok
Getting Around In Thailand
When I visited Thailand in the summer I left with no plan of what I was doing with my three and a half weeks, I had only booked accommodation for […]
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Democracy Monument, Bangkok
Top Items for Travelling in Thailand
Many items are essential when you are travelling or backpacking and many of those I will not list here as then this would become a tedious list of obvious items. […]
PHOTO OF THE DAY
Looking up to the town of Frigiliana, Andalucia.
A Food Tour of Thailand
Thai food is outstanding. It is everywhere in Thailand and offers an amazing way to understand the culture. Different places have different local dishes and flavours. There are also the […]
PHOTO OF THE DAY
Standing like giants, the impressive limestone of El Torcal.
There are Other Rivers by Alastair Humphreys Review
Alastair Humphreys has been on the adventure writing scene for a while now, I reviewed the amazing first book of his around the world cycle here. He has been National […]
So Many Faces
When travelling in Thailand I was taken aback by how happy and smiley the nation was. If you give anybody a smile they will smile back and if you are […]
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Amazing patterns decorating the inside of Alhambra Palace, Granada.
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Not a bad view for a quick break on Mam Tor.
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Seeing faces in rocks at El Torcal, Andalucia.
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Stone formations in the sea near Grandmother and Grandfather rocks on Koh Samui, Thailand
The Top 5 Places I visited in Thailand
#1 Karen Village This is a hill-tribe in the Northern part of Thailand, close to the Burmese border. When we arrived in Chiang Mai we were able to book a […]
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Hiking along the ridge.
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